Thursday, October 18, 2018

How to Really be There for Your Children

Nothing
will be more important to you than your children. Unfortunately, a poor state
of mind can impact your ability to care for your son or daughter and provide
him or her with a happy, healthy childhood. It is your job as a parent to
become a role model for your child
because they will look to you when making decisions and learning right from
wrong. To ensure you give your son or daughter the best start in life, read the
below advice on how to truly be there for
your children.

Nurture Every Part of
Yourself

Every
parent has a responsibility to nurture every part of themselves, such as their
mental, physical and emotional health. If you fail to care for your body or
take action to stop a problem in its tracks, your choices will impact your
child. For instance, it is common for some people to turn to drugs to deal with
crippling emotions, but you can turn your life around for the sake of your
child by embarking on a Suboxone treatment program or similar.

Busy
parents tend to push themselves harder when running a hectic home while
juggling a demanding career and caring
for their family. Unfortunately, too many tasks in your schedule can cause a
parent to feel burnt out both physically and mentally. If you want to be filled
with passion and energy when caring for your children, you must care for your
body by enjoying some much-needed rest. It’s time to grab an early night, enjoy
a nap while the children are at school, or find a babysitter to take a break from your hectic household.

Talk to a Doctor and Your
Partner if You’re Struggling

Children
notice a lot more than you think. If you are unhappy, you can trust they will
be unhappy too. For that reason alone, you must talk to someone if you are
struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression. The act of talking alone can
often be therapeutic, and you will be able to discuss your feelings in a non-judgmental,
supportive environment when you can confide in a doctor. As a result, a doctor
could direct you to a therapist or could prescribe anti-depressants, which can
help you to feel healthier and happier, so you’ll be 100% present in your
child’s life.

Additionally,
no child will be happy to live in a divided household. If you are constantly
arguing with your partner, you can trust it will impact your kids’ happiness.
The tension and frustration in your relationship could stem from a lack of
intimacy. Therefore, it might be helpful to attempt to reconnect with your partner by enjoying a date night every once in a while.
Book a babysitter and do something fun together, such as enjoying dinner and a movie,
drinks at a sleek bar, or an exciting day at a theme park. Regular dates could
add a spark back into your relationship so that
you can provide your children with a loving, secure home.

21 comments:

An odd thing my wife and I enjoy is connecting over work, doing projects together, and teaching the kids together. We date when we have time and money, but have been short on both most of the time since she is working on her Master's Degree.

It can be hard as a parent to juggle taking care of the family and your self. I've learned to listen to my body esp when I need extra sleep and to nap when the kids do. The laundry can wait, the kids need a happy momma, not a tired crabby one.

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